Jul 29, 2014
For the most part, summer releases consist of various wheat beers, several different types of pilsner, and the occasional IPA or even pale ale. But another style of beer is also available, and should be a great summer option, especially for the craft beer newbie, or...
Jul 24, 2014
The best country cooking is usually found off the beaten path. The Mason Jar by Fatboys, which recently opened on Ashley River Road between the Bees Ferry and Magwood intersections, possesses the deep local roots to be just such a place. The Mason Jar was created by...
Jul 24, 2014
Wheat beers come in a variety of types, but the majority of original styles come from either Germany or Belgium. Regardless of country, the styles have in common the requirement that about 50 percent of the malt bill must be made up of wheat. The Germans boast several...
Jul 17, 2014
With the introduction of Craft Conundrum, owner Richard Easterby Jr. aims to put beer lovers in a quandary. With more than 100 beers on tap alone, which should you try this time? Easterby and his wife Karen opened in late June to rooms full of eager craft...
Jul 16, 2014
I can think of numerous friends and acquaintances who, only a few years ago, wouldn’t have been unable to listen to me discuss the newest styles or recent seasonal releases, much less actually drink those pretentious beers. Now, I have folks emailing and texting me to...
Jun 26, 2014
When discussing ‘summer brews’ with friends and fellow beer drinkers, one style tends to dominate the proceedings: wheat beer. This is not to say that everyone I know truly loves wheat beer, or that this style is better than any other style, summer or otherwise. It’s...
